Controlled Substance Agreement

The CDC or Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recently made new recommendations regarding the prescription of Narcotic Pain Medication. These new recommendations place a quantity and duration limit to the amount of Narcotic Pain Medication that may be provided to patients. As a result of the CDC’s recommendations, insurance companies may only authorize a particular quantity of pain medication to be provided to a patient at one time. Here at The Steadman Clinic we place patient safety as our highest priority when prescribing medication, however, there may be situations in which we feel that prescribing pain medication beyond the CDC recommendations may be appropriate. As a result, there may be additional out of pocket expense that you will be responsible for to obtain the pain medication that we prescribe.

At The Steadman Clinic we see a unique demographic of patients, as many of our patients travel great distances to obtain care by our Physicians and Medical Professionals. This can affect the ability of our patients to obtain follow up clinical visits and obtain refills of medication. Additionally, our Surgeons have vast experience in how to properly address post-operative pain. Depending on the surgery that is performed, you may require additional pain medication that is beyond the CDC recommendations. We prescribe pain medication so that you may remain functional in daily activities, in particular, for you to be able to perform Physiotherapy.

The following pages are a Controlled Substance Agreement of which outlines how Controlled Substances, including Narcotic Pain Medication, are to be prescribed by our office and how to obtain refills. Controlled substances will only be prescribed within the confines of this agreement. If you have any questions or any concerns regarding the prescription and use of controlled substance please contact our office and we will be happy to address any concerns.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. LaPrade. His dedication to excellence and his passion for creating the best outcomes for patients is evident in everything he does. I had a double-bundle PCL reconstruction using autografts in AUG '18. It's 6 months later, and I'm progressing well. My stress x-rays indicate a successful surgery, and I'm able to cycle and jog (under controlled circumstances) again. I feel like Dr. LaPrade's expertise has given me the opportunity to return to my active lifestyle with confidence in my knee and surrounding muscles. I am grateful to him, his staff, and the highly skilled PT's at Howard Head for getting me back on my feet and doing the things I love. Thank you!

I've had three knee surgeries with Dr. LaPrade, two of which were highly complex reconstructive surgeries. He's amazing! Besides being one of the best knee surgeons in the country, he's really compassionate. There are jerseys hung up all over the walls from famous athletes that he's operated on, and he's the knee surgeon for the Olympic ski team, and yet he never treated me as less important than them even though I'm only fifteen and have no Olympic prospects. Also, everyone at Steadman clinic is really great, and so are all the physical therapists at Howard Head. If you have surgery with Dr. LaPrade, expect amazing care from the entire team. I'm so grateful that I was able to have my surgeries with Dr. LaPrade! He did an excellent job, and now my surgical knee is stronger and more flexible than my other one. Thank you!

Dr LaPrade, Vail Hospital, Howard Head physical therapy and the ENTIRE team are the BEST!!! After 6 failed knee surgeries in Tulsa that left me with almost no knee motion or hope for any in the future, I found a HERO and miracle working Surgeon who literally performed my LAST surgery that gave me my knee motion and life back as I have nearly PERFECT motion now! He’s one of the most caring, kind, compassionate, and skillful complex knee surgeons you will ever find with an equally skilled and caring team from check in to surgery and follow up!! Thank GOD for all of you!!! Cameron Arthur, Chief of Police, Jenks, Oklahoma

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I can't say enough good things about Dr. LaPrade. His dedication to excellence and his passion for creating the best outcomes for patients is evident in everything he does. I had a double-bundle PCL reconstruction using autografts in AUG '18. It's 6 months later, and I'm progressing well. My stress x-rays indicate a successful surgery, and I'm able to cycle and jog (under controlled circumstances) again. I feel like Dr. LaPrade's expertise has given me the opportunity to return to my active lifestyle with confidence in my knee and surrounding muscles. I am grateful to him, his staff, and the highly skilled PT's at Howard Head for getting me back on my feet and doing the things I love. Thank you!

"Dr Laprade operated me after my father took me to the Steadman Clinic, and having been operated once before in MX, he rebuilt my knee and made me fully functional since then. A very human Physician, and incredible care." - Galia S.

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